What happens to a cashier’s check if I die before cashing it? | NC

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Q: What happens to a cashier’s check made payable to me if I die before I can cash or deposit it? A: In most cases, the value of that cashier’s check becomes part of your probate estate. That means it does not automatically belong to a family member just because they find the check in your papers...and they usually cannot simply sign your name and deposit it. Typically, a court-appointed…